This act with the full title “An Act to adopt the Child Support Act 1988 of the Commonwealth insofar as that Act applies to or in relation to the maintenance of children and does not otherwise extend to Queensland, to authorize the Governor to make certain arrangements for the purposes of section 20 of that…
“An Act to provide for support, administrative services and assistance for communities resident in Torres Strait or deemed so to be and for management of lands for use by those communities and for related purposes”(Act no. 52/1984). This act focused upon Island Councils and Boards as well as ‘assistance’ provided by the State to people…
This act has the full title “An Act to provide for support, administrative services and assistance for Aboriginal communities resident in Queensland and for management of lands for use by those communities and for related purposes” (Act no.51/1984). Between 2007 and 2008 the equivalent legislation relating to Torres Strait Islander Peoples was merged with this…
The Family Services Act 1987 – with the full title “An Act to provide for assistance to be made available to families, youth and children; to provide for the licensing of child care facilities; and for other purposes”(Act no. 32/1987) – was implemented in 1987 and, including its amendments, still applies today (in 2014). The…
“An Act to Prevent the Improper Employment of Aboriginal Natives of Australia and New Guinea on Ships in Queensland Waters” (Act no. 48 Vic. No.20), Assented 17 November 1884 and repealed by on the Aboriginals Preservation and Protection Act 1939 (Act no. 3 Geo. VI No.6) 12 of October 1939. The act details the rules…
The Religious Educational and Charitable Institutions Act 1861 (Act no. 8 Edw. VII, No. 18) was assented to on August 13, 1861. The Act enabled the Executive Council to issue Letters Patent to religious, educational and charitable groups. Organisations registered under the Religious Educational and Charitable Institutions Act 1861 were able to manage estates, properties…
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (Queensland Reserves and Communities Self-Management) Act 1978 was an Act to empower Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders who live on reserves in Queensland to manage and control their own affairs.
The Health Act of 1937 consolidated ten previous Acts dealing with public health. The Director-General of Health, appointed by the Governor in Council and who must be a medical practitioner, was authorised to administer the Act. The Director-General of Health was empowered to issue orders and give directions, to safe-guard the health and well-being of…
The Leprosy Act of 1892 provided for the treatment of lepers as well as their detention and isolation. The Act enabled the Governor-in-Council, by proclamation, to appoint any place to be a lazaret for the reception and medical treatment of lepers. This act was repealed by the 1937 Health Act.
The Blind, Deaf and Dumb Children Instruction Act of 1924 provided for the compulsory education of blind, deaf and dumb children in Queensland. (Act no. 15 Geo V, No.21).
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